Ernest Hemingway vs Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Ernest Hemingway United States · 1899–1961 54% · #6 in the world
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Germany · 1749–1832 46% · #13 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Ernest Hemingway over Johann Wolfgang von Goethe by just 54% to 46%. Ernest Hemingway is #6 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 25 from the United States. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is #13, and #1 of the 7 from Germany.
Side by side
| Ernest Hemingway | Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #6 | #13 |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Lived | 1899–1961 | 1749–1832 |